Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"By the way, where's Kakashi-sensei?"

Sakura finally remembered a certain white-haired guy.

Tian Tian slapped her forehead, "I forgot to tell Teacher Kai."

"But it's okay, as long as Kakashi-sensei knows."

"Those two... they've been hanging out together a lot lately, I wonder what they're up to."

【...】

Meanwhile, on the other side...

[Kakashi's residence.]

Unlike Naruto's house, Kakashi's house was very quiet and deserted.

Kakashi, who had trained all night, fell into a deep sleep, completely forgetting about today's gathering.

The snoring was so loud it looked like dust was about to fall from the ceiling.

The floor was littered with crumpled pieces of paper, scattered everywhere.

Hands that can never be washed clean, Sharingan eyes that can never be closed.

On the table is a group photo of the Minato Corps.

【"Obito...Rin..."】

Kakashi mumbled in his sleep, then suddenly frowned.

He's been very tired lately.

To maintain his dignity as a Jonin instructor, Kakashi actually worked very hard.

Even Might Guy became listless.

The sun was high in the sky, and Kakashi's body was trembling uncontrollably.

His forehead and back were already soaked with cold sweat.

He frowned, making unintelligible noises.

"Ah~!!!"

Suddenly, Kakashi opened his eyes wide and sat up.

His clothes were soaked with cold sweat.

"How could this be...?"

[Kakashi's eyes still held lingering fear and self-reproach.]

[I've been so tired lately. I'd said goodbye to Midnight Fierce Lin for a long time, but she just came to see me again.]

Kakashi lowered his head and looked at his hands.

[It's as if I can still see the blood, so much blood that can't be washed away even after all these years.]

【"Lin..."】

I glanced out the window; the sun was shining brightly outside, but the temperature inside seemed to have dropped considerably.

Kakashi turned his head again to look at the group photo of Minato's team.

After a long while, Kakashi lay down again.

No longer sleepy, he lay awake, staring blankly at the ceiling, his thoughts drifting.

[I don't know how much time has passed.]

Kakashi heard a faint noise outside the door.

"Kai, let's take a day off today."

No response.

Kakashi didn't seem to care.

[Click—]

The door was pushed open, but Kakashi still didn't seem to notice.

Two figures stood outside the door.

[One in yellow, one in red, are none other than Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.]

The two had just returned from the Land of Whirlpools.

The mission to the Land of Whirlpools has ended.

The rest can be completed with Zabuza and Haku.

[I had originally planned to bring my daughter-in-law back with me.]

But Izumi wasn't in a hurry to return; she still had many tasks to complete while guarding the Land of Waves.

This was a task Naruto had given her, so naturally she wouldn't slack off.

Of course, Kushina wasn't so easily persuaded.

Ultimately, Izumi unleashed his trump card.

They say they're saving up for their dowry and to pay for baby formula...

Therefore, Kushina had no choice but to give up after hearing this.

[I initially considered staying to help, but then I thought about it again; there's plenty to do here in Konoha too.]

Moreover, their family still has grievances to settle with Konoha.

[Besides, Izumi will come back later, just a little later, so Kushina won't insist anymore... She also realized that she's not old enough yet... rushing things wouldn't be good.]

[She had returned happily, but upon arriving in Konoha, Kushina suddenly remembered that there was still a certain white-haired person she hadn't "taken care of."]

[Immediately change course and head towards Kakashi.]

[Minato Namikaze is naturally a role that Kushina should play.]

Kakashi Hatake: "..."

I have a bad feeling... like I'm going to die.

The two exchanged a glance.

[Kakashi?]

[It seems so...right?]

Whatever, go ahead.

【it is good. 】

[Whoosh—]

A golden light flashed.

Kakashi paused for a moment.

Is it a hallucination?

[Or...in a dream?]

What you think about during the day, you dream about at night.

But...why is it different from what I remember?

"Minato...sensei?"

Kakashi tentatively spoke.

[The next second.]

Minato Namikaze wore a warm smile.

Yes, only Minato-sensei could give people this kind of warm feeling.

But...why is it becoming difficult to breathe?

[Also... am I such a bad sleeping person?]

Kakashi remained motionless.

She let the blanket cover her face.

【Bang--】

【"Ugh~!!!!!"】

Kakashi's eyes widened, his face filled with astonishment.

He sprang out of bed in an instant, transforming into "Shrimp Bro."

【it hurts!】

What happened?!

Kakashi turned his head to look, but the blanket was still covering his head, so he couldn't see anything.

Fortunately, the blanket wasn't very thick, so I could still make out two blurry figures.

[A streak of gold, a streak of red...?]

【Bang--】

【"Ugh!!!"】

Kakashi felt like all his internal organs had shifted.

[Clutching her stomach, she collapsed onto the bed.]

After a long while, he finally pulled the blanket off his head, panting heavily.

[My body is soaked with sweat again.]

"How...how could this be?"

Kakashi struggled to lift his head.

He was then completely stunned.

Those two familiar faces came into view.

It felt somewhat unreal to him.

"Minato-sensei...Kushina-nee..."

Kakashi murmured.

[Minato-sensei is still like a little sun.]

Kushina is still youthful, beautiful, and full of energy.

However, the fantasy quickly vanished, and reality arrived.

Kakashi's blurry vision cleared.

Where was that familiar, warm smile on Minato's face?

Kushina looked at him with disgust.

"Long time no see, Kakashi."

[Minato Namikaze spoke softly, bringing Kakashi back to his senses and dispelling his illusions.]

"You are...Minato-sensei?" Kakashi asked, somewhat incredulously.

"Nonsense!" Kushina exclaimed with disdain.

"Am I dreaming?" Kakashi murmured.

The next second, a fist the size of a sandbag landed on his face.

Kakashi: "..."

[It's not a dream, nor an illusion... This feeling is so real... and this pain too... It's definitely Kushina's confirmation.]

The sealed chakra on that fist... it's so familiar.

Kakashi covered his face and leaned against the corner of the wall.

The area where I was hit is both painful and itchy.

This feeling is undoubtedly the Nine-Tails' chakra.

On one hand, there was the unique pain of sealing chakra; on the other hand, there was the healing, itchy sensation of the Nine-Tails' chakra.

Why?

Kakashi had tens of thousands of questions in his mind.

"Don't worry, I'll tell you slowly."

Kushina is eager to get started.

Kakashi's whole body trembled, and he instinctively looked at Minato Namikaze.

However, in the instant the gaze shifts...

Another fist, the size of a sandbag, appeared in view, and it kept growing larger.